Work scrutiny
Looking at pupils' books and work to evaluate teaching, progress and the curriculum. Also called book look.
- Used in
- All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Topic
- Professional development
Being checked against official sources. This definition is written in our own words; always check the official guidance for your country.
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Related terms
- Book look All four UK nations (details may differ)
- An informal name for work scrutiny.
- Deep dive England
- An inspection method in which inspectors look closely at one subject, talking to leaders, teachers and pupils, visiting lessons and looking at work, to evaluate the curriculum.
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